Goin' to camp

My daugher is a member of her high school marching band. 

This week they are off to band camp.  She always requests that I write

her while she is away.  So this year I decided to surprise her, 

and make her a card to let her know how much we love her.  

And this is what I designed....

The A Muse Studio stamp set "Hello from Camp" really fit the bill on this one.

My girl loves s'mores (I mean who doesn't?)  

So I thought it would really make her smile.

~Doris  

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Supplies: 
Stamps: Hello From Camp ( A Muse Studio)
Paper: Sugar, Onyx, and Orange cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Extras: Copic YR04 Chrome Orange, YR68 Orange, Y19 Napoli Yellow, E37 Sepia, E33 Sand, 
E31 Brick Beige, 0 Colorless Blender; Copper Eyelets; Spika Glitter Pen

Keep Swimmin'

I love fish.  I just do.  

In the summertime, they are a great image to put on a card.

I found this card in our current A Muse Studio catalog,

and just had to make it.

Yes, I added my own touch of putting Stickles on the fins....

but hey, that is what creating cards is all about.

Putting your own touches to a card to make it special.

Enjoy!

 ~  Doris  

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Supplies: 
Stamps: Keep Swimmin'
Paper: Sugar, Buttercup cardstock; Gingham Sky cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sky and Buttercup Ink
Extras: Copic B41 Powder Blue, Y11 Pale Yellow; Scallop Border Die; 3D Foam Adhesive; Sickles Pen 

Happy Anniversary!

I found this lovely stamp set from Ellen Hutson, and just had to make an Anniversary card. 

I used my copic markers to blend the orange and yellow into the flower petals. 

They are wonderful for blending, and the A Muse Studio has a wonderful selection to choose from.

 And to add that little bit of sparkle, I highlighted each petal with a spika glitter pen.  

Have a wonderful creative day...

~Doris  


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Supplies: 
Stamps: Essential Sentiments, Spring Garden (From Ellen Hutson) 
Paper: Sugar, Onyx, and Polka Dot Orange cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Extras: Copic Y17 Golden Yellow, YR68 Orange, E33 Sand, YG95 Pale Olive; corner punch: Orange Spika Glitter Pen 

Bring on the Cake

Yes, another birthday card! 

I tell ya, the summer months are the time for birthdays in our house.  

So today I created this card....

Simple, but oh so sweet!

Have a great day!

~ Doris  

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Supplies: 
Stamps: A Very Merry un-Birthday; Essential Messages (Ellen Hutson)
Paper: Sugar, Cherry, and Blueberry polka dot cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Extras: Copic markers: B23 Phthalo Blue, R29 Lipstick Red, R00 Pinkish White, Y17 Golden Yellow; Divine Twine (red/white/blue) ; punch: 2 piece Quotes and Brackets (from Ellen Hutson)

With Sympathy

Sympathy cards have always been difficult.  But I have found that keeping the designs simple and elegant is the most comforting and appropriate at this difficult time.  I created this card for just this purpose.

I did encounter a problem though.  When I stamped my sentiment, some of the ink attached itself to the edge of the stamp and left a mark.

      

So what to do?  I decided to add additional streaks of black throughout the card front to make the mistake become a part of the card.  So if this happens to you....don't stress out.  Cards shouldn't be perfect.  Imperfections only add to the card, and make it more special.

Have a wonderful creative day!

~Doris  

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Supplies: 
Stamps: Touch of Nature, Loving Memories
Paper: Confetti Cream, and Sage cardstock 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Extras: Photo corners in black, Copic .3 multiliner

July Spotlight Specials

For one month (July 1-31st) save 10% on the following stamp sets:

British Invasion (sale price $26.99)
Keep Calm (sale price $16.19)
 Big Celebrations (sale price $32.39)
 Darling Dots Background (sale price $14.39)
On Broadway Alpha (sale price $26.99)

And for this month only we have a special Team USA 

cardstock assortment pack on sale for $7.65 and it contains four sheets of:
Navy, Sky, Cherry, Pebble, Vanilla

Prices are good thru midnight eastern time on June 31, 2012.

              

~Doris